The winter sales got off to a sluggish start in their first week for the most part, with traders noting a sense of weariness on the part of consumers.

Greek public and private building activity, measured by the number of permits issued, fell almost 8 per cent in September from a year earlier, the Hellenic Statistical Authority sa

The suicide of a Thessaloniki businessman last year led to the unraveling of four extortion gangs and the arrest of 53 suspects

All welfare benefits currently granted by the state are set to be scrutinized by officials at the Health Ministry in the coming months.

The Acropolis, Greece’s star attraction for 2,500 years, may be preparing for a bigger role

“The request from our creditors, that the new bonds be governed by English law has not been accepted,” Prime Minister Lucas Papademos declared.

A week after talks between Greece and its creditors, hit an impasse, the two sides remain bogged down over the interest payment.

PASOK is due to hold elections for a new leader on March 18 and officials close to current party chief George Papandreou insist that he has no intention in taking part.

PASOK’s declining popularity is threatening to consign the party that has dominated Greek politics for the past three decades to also-ran status at the next general elections, acco

Seven out of ten Greek companies are expecting to go ahead with staff cuts in the next few months.